Beer Line Cleaning

Beer lines must be periodically cleaned to remove
impurities and deposits that can cause beer to be
flat or taste “off”. Recommended is every two weeks using a caustic solution which is high PH to take care of bacterial growth and addtionally every 3 months an acid cleaning or low ph which takes care of beer stone.

Most large systems are cleaned professionally using the circulation method. This requires an electric pump to circulate the chemicals through the systems.

Smaller systems are often cleaned by the
owner – especially keg boxes.

The frequency of line cleaning is largely based
on the volume of beer dispensed, however well maintained beer lines rarely go past the two week mark before they are cleaned again for bacteria, and rarely past the 3 month mark for beer stone cleaning.

Cleaning is the perfect time to check seals and washers for wear and replace if needed.

Disassemble faucets during cleaning and thoroughly clean with brush.

Before reassembly check ph of water in the beer line to make certain all cleaner chemicals have cleared the line completely.

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